School Nutrition Cook Manager

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools is looking for a Cook Manager at the High School.

• Arrange set-up and clean-up for all food items, supplies, equipment, food prep and serving areas
• Maintain cafeteria records and reports as required for local, state, and federal guidelines
• Completion of Daily Food Production Records
• Attend meetings and in-service training
• Ability to keep food properly stored and at safe temperatures as described by the HACCP Plan.
• Performs a variety of duties relative to the assigned kitchen of responsibility
• Assists in the preparation and service of food

• Prepare, set up and serve high quality nutritious meals to students and adults
• Perform daily production tasks as needed to include but not limited to; cook, steam, bake all other techniques
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety standards and regulations are in place and followed
• Ability to continuously move/lift up to 50 lbs, frozen food boxes, canned foods etc.
• Daily use of computer software program to manage student's meal accounts
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others

• High school diploma
• Possession of MSFSA/NSFSA Level 2 Certification Required
• Working knowledge of food preparation methods, kitchen cleaning methods and serving and storage techniques
• Working knowledge of safety and accident prevention techniques pertains to food preparation and kitchen facilities
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Highly effective time management skills
• Ability to follow a standardized recipe
• Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances and work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals for equipment used
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow through with staff to ensure direction is followed
• Knowledge and understanding of USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations

• 174 Days and 8 hours per day M-F
• Benefits per School Nutrition Services Agreement

Dassel-Cokato Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services